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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-12 KEB MINUTES• • • I. KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL JUNE 12, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Vice Chair Montague presiding. Present: Adams, Cross, East, Hoagland, Olson, Montague, Rothe Rovner, Rutherford, Winthorp Absent: Bronson (Excused) Ringenberger, Sabrsula (Unexcused) Staff: Audra Kirk, Staff Liaison Bob Mccaslin, City Council Liaison 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Rothe moved: Mr. Hoagland seconded: Motion carried. Ill. OLD BUSINESS TO APPROVE THE MAY 9, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITIEN . A. Recycling Alternative Methods The alternative recycling list has been updated. The Englewood Library is currently accepting cell phones to recycle. It was suggested to add a "Contact Us" link to allow citizens to email the Commission with ideas. B. Electronics Recycling Event Sixteen pallets and 18,000 pounds of electronics were collected at the event on June 2. It was suggested that Executive Recycling be used for the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup; they were very organized and collect more electronics . Ms. Kirk stated she would follow-up with Executive Recycling. The Household Hazardous Waste program will continue for 2007. The City will look at other options for 2008 . 1 • C. Good Neighbor Days There was a good turnout on June 9; approximately 35 coupons were distributed. Discussion was held regarding the name of the event and possibly changing it to more accurately describe it. Ms. Kirk circulated the signup sheet for July and August. D. Litter Index The Commission set June 30, 8-10 am to conduct the Litter Index. Ms. East, Mr. Hoagland, Ms. Olson, Vice Chair Montague, and Mr. Rovner volunteered. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Energy Update In response to Mr. McCaslin's council request, Commissioners received information in their packets on the City's energy efficiencies. This information will be used to update the Commission's brochure. B. Council Study Session Update • Vice Chair Montague, Ms. Kirk, and Acting Community Development Director Stitt attended the Council Study Session on Monday, June 4 to discuss the Commission's 2007 budget and its programs. Council was receptive to funding the Commission for 2007 and 2008; funds have not been officially approved yet. • V. SUB-COMMITTEES A. Education Sub-Committee Discussion was held on updating the brochure and its purpose. A prior Commissioner created the original brochure and didn't provide staff with and electronic file; therefore, the brochure will need to be re-created. Vice Chair Montague asked Commissioners to review the brochure and provide her with suggested changes . It was the consensus of the Commission that the Education Sub-Committee revise the brochure. The Englewood School District is very interested in the Commission's educational program. B. Adopt-a-Spot Sub-Committee Information has been received from Keep Denver Beautiful's program. They provide support for community cleanup and the tools to do the clean up, such as trash bags, gloves, rakes, vests, etc. They also provide street signs recognizing the groups sponsoring the cleanup of the spots. Discussion ensued regarding Denver's program and how to 2 • • • advertise the program . Ms. Olson suggested the Chair of the Sub -Committee meet with the Keep Denver Beautiful staff person to learn how Denver gets groups to adopt certain streets. The Commission discussed soliciting Code Enforcement's assistance to identify problem areas in the City. The Commission briefly discussed organizing an Adopt-a-RTD Stop program as well . VI. STAFF'S CHOICE Ms. Kirk asked Commissioners to email her with any benefits they feel the Commission receives from being an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. The Commission pays $200 annually to be affiliated with KAB. Name recognition, educational programs, attending the conference, and materials at reduced costs were mentioned as some of the benefits received . Ms. Adams and Ms. Sampson resigned from the Commission. Chair Sabrsula indicated to Ms. Kirk that she will be resigning. VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE A. Linda Olson: She spoke with the Greenway Foundation, which organizes the South Platte River Cleanup in September. They would like Englewood to participate this year. It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss it further at the July meeting. Staff will consult with the City's Risk Manager to discuss liability issues and obtain any necessary waivers. Ms. Olson discussed "Denver Dig's Trees." She expressed interest in developing a similar program in Englewood . Discussion ensued regarding trees . B. Chris Hoagland: He suggested adding a list of permitted and prohibited trees to the City's website. This could be a springboard to the Parks Department Arbor Day program. He asked why the City is subsidizing the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup. The principal beneficiaries of the Roundup are the landfills and the trash haulers. Perhaps we should ask them to subsidize the Roundup. Discussion ensued . It was the consensus of the Commission to add this discussion to the July agenda. C. Brett East: She asked whether the Commission partners with the Parks Department on Arbor Day. Ms. Olson stated the Commission has not participated in Arbor Day for three years due to lack of funds and the drought. Ms. East stated the Commission should move forward with its programs and get the community involved. D. Tom Rothe: He asked why Waste Management is always used for the Commission's programs, when they are not in the City, and Eagle Waste is in the City . 3 • Ms . Olson stated Waste Management donates the coupons. Mr . Rothe stated he would contact Eagle Waste about partnering with the Commission . The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Nancy Fenton, Transcriber • • 4